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Talk Breakfast

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The best bits from Breakfast on Talk. Listen and watch live every weekday from 6am til 10am.

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Episodes

Internal Market Bill, Cancer Diagnosis, Life on Venus and Drinking Brits

Stewart Jackson discusses the Internal Market Bill, as it passes the first hurdle in the commons. Professor Karol Sikora highlights the waiting time for cancer diagnosis. Astronomer Emily Drabek- Maunder talks about traces of phosphine gas that could be coming from microbes in clouds coming from the planet's atmosphere. Finally, Professor Sir Ian Gilmore speaks about the numbers of people drinking high-risk levels of alcohol during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

Sep 15, 202053 min

Tory Rebellion, Trade Union Rich List, BBC, Parrots and Graham vs Hitchens Round Twenty-Four

Kate Hoey starts the week off with Brexit, talking about Geoffrey Cox leading the Tory Rebellion. Duncan Simpson from the Taxpayers' Alliance discusses the Trade Union Rich List of 2020. Peter Hitchens and Mike continue their weekly debate, on face masks and Julian Assange. Paul Connew speaks about the BBC and Claire Longworth from Birdline takes the homeschooling segment on Parrots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 20201 hr 12 min

Covid Marshals, Japan Trade Deal, BLM, Pangaea and The Perrior Awards

Christopher Snowdon from the Institute of Economic Affairs discusses new Covid Marshals. Marcus Fysh talks about the new trade deal between the UK and Japan. Dr Rakib Ehsan from the Henry Jackson Society talks about BLM in the UK. Dr Anjana Khatwa takes the homeschooling for today on Pangaea and finally, the Perrior Awards Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 202059 min

PM Christmas Threat, Channel Crossings, and Windows

Former MEP Annunziata Rees-Mogg starts today's show off with the latest rules surrounding Covid-19, as the PM warns that measures could be in place till Christmas. Lord Jack McConnell discusses the horrors that Yazidis endured. Migration Watch UK's Benjamin Loughnane talks about migrant smugglers resorting to old ways of getting teenagers across the channel. LaDona Harvey brings Mike the latest from America, and architect Alan Dunlop takes the homeschooling segment on the cultural significance o...

Sep 10, 20201 hr 5 min

Six People Gatherings, Toxic Particles and Dinosaurs

Dr Simon Clarke speaks to Mike about the latest news on Coronavirus, as meetings of more than six are banned. Dr Ruaraidh Dobson from the University of Stirling talks about a lockdown study, finding that the decline in vehicle use had no impact on reducing toxic particle emissions. Neil Oliver and Mike talk T.V. and Dr Mark Witton takes the homeschooling segment on dinosaurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 09, 20201 hr 4 min

37 Days, Furlough Farce, Duke and Duchess of Netflix, and Devolution of Government

Richard Tice talks to Mike about Brexit, as No.10 warns Brussels to 'get real.' Andrew Bridgen discusses the furlough scheme, and how billions of pounds have been claimed where it may not have been essential. Norman Baker highlights the newly named Duke and Duchess of Netflix, and how their divorce from Britain is final. Olivia Utley from The Sun joins Mike in the studio, debating nights out during Covid-19 times. Finally, Researcher of Politics at the University of Cambridge, Jack Sheldon takes...

Sep 08, 20201 hr 7 min

Tracing Covid, Brexit Deal or Walk, Andy Warhol and Graham vs Hitchens Round Twenty-Three

Dr Waqar Rashid, Consultant Neurologist and MS Specialist starts the week off, discussing coronavirus testing. Anand Menon, from UK in a Changing Europe talks about Brexit, explaining that there is 38 days for a deal or we walk. Peter Hitchens and Mike catch up on masks a.k.a. muzzles, and Alex Proud takes today's homeschooling segment on Andy Warhol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 20201 hr 8 min

Airport Systems, Squirrels and The Perrior Awards

Nick De Bois and Mike catch up on this week's politics. CEO of Heathrow Airport, John Holland- Kaye speaks to Mike about airport testing. Natalia Doran, from Urban Squirrels takes today's homeschooling segment on squirrels, and the Perrior Awards are back, paying homage to Mike's brilliance in broadcasting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 04, 202056 min

Calm Waters, Netflix Deal, Tony Abbott and the Northern Lights

Starting the show, Nigel Farage and Mike discuss how calm seas trigger a surge in migrants crossing the channel. Charles Rae talks to Mike about the Sussexes, as they have signed a Netflix deal. Helen Dale carries on the cultural appropriation debate with Adele, and speaks about Tony Abbott. Finally, Dr Ed Bloomer, from Royal Museums Greenwich, informs Mike on the Northern Lights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 03, 20201 hr 7 min

Extinction Rebellion, Migrant Crossing Numbers and PMQs

Matt Vickers discusses Extinction Rebellion, as the group staged protests over the UK. Neil Oliver and Mike speak about cultural appropriation, and the Glasgow lockdown. Sir John Hayes and Mike talk about the latest migrant crossing numbers. Finally, PMQs are back. Charlotte Ivers and Mike pass comment on the first PMQs of the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 02, 20201 hr 22 min

Asylum Seeker Figures, Cabinet Meetings, Extra Hours at Home and Electromagnetism

Chairman of Migration Watch Alp Mehmet discusses the latest figures of the cost of Britain's Asylum Seekers. Lee Rowley, Chairman of the Conservative Party discusses cabinet meetings, and Professor Sir Cary Cooper talks about people working from home working an extra hour a day. Finally, Science Editor at the Times, Tom Whipple takes the homeschooling segment on Electromagnetism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 01, 202049 min

Brakes on Recovery, Piers Corbyn, Plastic Bags and Graham vs Hitches Round Twenty-Two

Marcus Fysh starts the week off, speaking to Mike about tax increases and staff defying government calls to commute. David Atherton joins Mike to discuss Piers Corbyn's £10,000 fine. Mike and Peter Hitchens cover coronaphobia, and Matt Kilcoyne and Mike talk about the plastic bag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 20201 hr 8 min

Asylum Reform, Alexa, Productive Working and the RNC

Conservative MP Lee Anderson discusses the letter addressed to Boris expressing concerns about immigration. Comedian Dave Chawner and Mike talk about Alexa broadening her understanding of UK dialects. Conservative MP for Wokingham John Redwood joins the debate on working from home. Finally, Sebastian Gorka talks about the Republican National Convention and President Trump's acceptance speech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 28, 20201 hr 4 min

Ghost Towns, Conservatism, Liberal Democrat Leadership and America

Lance Forman speaks to Mike about getting people back in to cities. Helen Dale and Mike discuss Conservatism. Charlotte Ivers joins Mike in the studio to talk about the Liberal Democrat Leadership announcement. LaDona Harvey and Mike cover the latest from America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 27, 20201 hr

Hope and Glory, Scottish Freedom of Speech and Tea

John Rentoul starts the show off. Rod Liddle talks about Land of Hope and Glory topping the charts in an effort to force the BBC to play it. Neil Oliver discusses Scottish freedom of speech, and Henrietta Lovell from the Rare Tea Company takes the homeschooling segment on... tea! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 20201 hr 25 min

Plank of the Week - Emma Webb and Will Geddes

Emma Webb and Will Geddes join Mike for this week's Plank of the Week... enjoy their rendition of Land of Hope and Glory! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 202050 min

Rule Britannia, Scrapping Tanks and Workers Back to Work

Mr Nigel Farage joins Mike. Emma Webb talks about the BBC Proms, and Rule Britannia. Colonel Richard Kemp speaks to Mike about military chiefs planning to scrap tanks and Sir Geoffrey Clifton- Brown discusses the fact that top Tories are piling pressure on the Prime Minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 202057 min

Covid- 19 Time Warp, Punctuation, Proms and Graham vs Hitchens round Twenty -One

Dr Waqar Rashid highlights that we are stuck in a coronavirus time warp. Peter Hitchens and Mike catch up on holiday-wrecking quarantines. Andre Walker and Mike speak about the FULL STOP and how it is intimidation to young people, who interpret it as a sign of anger. Martin Daubney talks to Mike about BLM, the Proms and the BBC. Finally, Raymond Martin from the British Toilet Association takes the homeschooling segment today on The Great Stink of London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Aug 24, 20201 hr 15 min

PM's Holiday, Crossrail, and The Perrior Awards

Nick de Bois and Mike talk about the PM's holiday as he enjoys a break with his newborn and fiancé. Shaun Bailey speaks about Sadiq Khan and Crossrail. Richard Tice discusses the idea of people paying more tax if they decide to work from home.The week comes to an end with the Perrior Awards with producer Marta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 202055 min

Government Measures, Courts, Australia's Pacific Solution and The Mariana Trench

John Rentoul and Mike cover the government's Covid-19 measures. Criminal Barrister Jerry Hayes talks about courts, and the justice system. Helen Dale discusses Australia's Pacific Solution policy and Caitlin Richards takes the homeschooling segment on the Mariana Trench. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 20201 hr 2 min

PHE, Meghan, Hate Crimes, Parked Cars and Penguins

Professor Karol Sikora talks about Public Health England being scrapped and cancer care. Royal Biographer Angela Levin speaks to Mike about The Sussexes. Neil Oliver covers the proposed Scottish Hate Crime Bill, over fears it will impact freedom of speech. Patrick Christys talks to Mike about parked cars and parking tickets. Finally, Stuart Winter takes the homeschooling segment on penguins! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 19, 20201 hr 16 min

U-Turns, Train Fares and Bees

George Pascoe Watson and Mike discuss A-level results U-turn and the Home Office. Bruce Williamson from Transport Focus talk about train fares. Dr Laurence Buckman and Mike speak about the NHS wanting to send patients to private to cut waiting lists. Finally, the founder of Bermondsey Street Bees, Dale Gibson takes the homeschooling segment today on beekeeping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 202054 min

Priti Patel, Paper Bags, Fluffing your Lines and Graham vs Hitchens Round Twenty

Nigel Farage starts the show with the migrant latest. Independent Retail Expert, Clare Bailey speaks about paper bags, and how supermarkets are now returning to them. Peter Hitchens declares that he is growing a beard, and producer Marta teaches Mike Spanish! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 20201 hr 21 min

Migrant crossings, Covid restrictions, thunderstorms and the Perrior Awards

Stewart Jackson, former Conservative MP and former special adviser to David Davis joins Mike to talk all things quarantine, migrant crisis and eased Covid restrictions. We then talk to Clare Nasir, meteorologist, about thunderstorms and flooding across the UK. Georgie Frost, personal finance specialist gives her advice to those affected by the France quarantine and, of course, we have The Perrior Awards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 14, 202048 min

Asylum shake-up, Helen Dale and hot weather

Benjamin Loughnane, from Migration Watch UK, joins Mike to chat about Patel's plans to shake-up the asylum system. Do you know what the woozle effect is? - Helen Dale, Writer, Lawyer and Political Commentator tells us more! And Jim Dale, Meteorologist from British Weather Services and Author of 'Weather or Not?' joins us to talk about the hot weather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 202052 min

A level results, SERCO, Neil Oliver and Chocolate

John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator at The Independent joins us to discus A level results and migrant crossings. Mike reads statements from the Home Office and Serco. Neil Oliver, Archaeologist and TV Presenter, chats to us about the Beirut explosion. And we are homeschooled in the art of chocolate, thanks to our teacher Isobel Carse, Owner and Chocolate Maker at Dormouse.Chocolates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 20201 hr
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